By: Hal Jones Ok, so maybe the most anticipated announcement had nothing to do with tools, but rather with the unveiling of the M12 heated jacket in camouflage. But Milwaukee has once again surprised us and gone the route of tool revolution instead of just tool evolution, and is bringing to market a new product that will […]
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Basement Bath, Demolition and Prep Work Before Rough-In
Wallboard, paneling, acoustic tiles and linoleum flooring all had to go before the basement bath project could begin. Looking at the room for the first time with an eye towards remodeling was more than a little overwhelming. Years of just being a corner that was not used in the basement led
Milwaukee Introduces New Sawzall Blade, Hal Jones Limited Edition, aka
Very limited quantities of the Hal Jones Limited Edition Sawzall were produced. In fact, Milwaukee broke the mold after the first one came off the line. Over the past few years it seems power tool accessories
PEX versus PVC, Cold Weather Will Soon Be Here. Is Your Plumbing System Ready?
This past weekend wrapped up the traditional end to summer and like many of you, my family spent it on the lake. We have two houses, our main house and the house my dad and I built and that I am still trying to finish. We had extra guests for the holiday weekend. The overflow […]
Back from Milwaukee Electric Tools Annual Media Event
One of the best things about our work is when we get to visit with tool manufacturers and try out new tools and see what the future holds for the industry. This week I was in Milwaukee to see what the Big Red Machine was bringing out for 2011. For plumbers, Milwaukee has some great […]
Milwaukee Paint System M4910-20
When Milwaukee introduced its painting system it ventured into new territory for the Wisconsin based company known for its quality commercial power tools. The Milwaukee is the only system in this class that offers both High Pressure and HVLP finishing. At .31 gallons per minute, the M4910-20 Paint System will make those big jobs go quicker and the HVLP function […]
Extreme How-To’s Father’s Day Gift Guide for Do-It-Yourself Dads
Lawn and Garden Father’s Day Ideas Husqvarna introduces its Extreme Mower for landowners and we just couldn’t resist putting
Springtime Projects for the Home Improvement Enthusiast
Well this past weekend temperatures here in the Deep South hit the mid 80s. What happened to the mild 70s I wanted? The greening of the trees means it’s time for outside projects to move from planning to doing. Here are a few of the things we are working on. Matt is working diligently to […]
Milwaukee Adds to Its Sawzall Line-Up
Milwaukee Sawzalls are a favorite tool around here. The Sawzall maybe fifty years old but it still holds a treasured spot in every renovators box. Few tools can match it for versatility around a job site. From demolition work to cutting buried pipe, the Sawzall is a go-to tool when nothing else will work. Today Milwaukee introduces […]
Milwaukee M12 Radio is our Tool of the Day
Milwaukee Tool’s M12 Radio is our featured tool. The M12 uses the same popular M12 battery that powers its cordless 12 volt series tools and offers the standard AM/FM bands along with a sealed compartment that fits most popular MP3 players. For more information on the M12 radio check out Milwaukee Tools web site.